Ear infection in children is also known as otitis media and can lead to pain and temporary hearing loss. The infection can be broadly categorized into two main types namely acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (fluid), or OME.

Otitis media not only causes severe pain but may result in serious complications if it is not treated. An untreated infection can travel from the middle ear to the nearby parts of the head, including the brain.